Padai Thalaivan Movie Box Office Collection, Budget, Cast, Hit Or Flop Padai Thalaivan is a Tamil action thriller releasing on May 23, 2025, directed by U. Anbu. Set in the peaceful village of Sethumadai, the story follows Velu, who lives a simple life with his father, sister, and their beloved pet elephant, Maniyan. Padai Thalaivan (transl. Army leader) is a 2025 Indian Tamil -language action film directed by U. Anbu, starring Shanmuga Pandian Vijayakant and Yamini Chander in the lead roles. Padai Thalaivan marks a notable entry in Tamil cinema with Shanmuga Pandian stepping into the lead role as Velu, alongside veteran director-actor Kasthuri Raja as Vellaisamy. The film centers around their emotional bond with an elephant named Maniyan, whom they’ve raised as family. What starts as ... Padai Thalaivan , the 2025 Tamil action drama directed by U. Anbu, brings a fresh take on the bond between man and animal, featuring Shanmuga Pandian in the lead and strong support from Kasthuri Raja and Yamini Chander.
